Tinder, the new way to make “safer” encounters

Dating has become difficult and this is confirmed by the international study The Green Flags Study conducted by Tinder, which involved 8 thousand heterosexual men and women from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, for highlight behaviors within dating apps in 2024.

According to data collected from the survey, 91% of men and 94% of women participants agree that making new encounters is even more complicated today and more than 6 out of 10 women – 65% – mistakenly believe that men are only looking for occasional adventures when, in reality, the percentage of men with this goal is less than half – 29%. Furthermore, the study shows that prejudices also influence men who believe that women focus on factors such as height or profession when looking at their profiles, but while physical traits or occupation may give an idea of ​​what a person is like, the study highlights that they are not determining factors when women decide who to date.

In all of this, the risk of running into unpleasant inconveniences undoubtedly makes the search for a potential partner online even more difficult and it is precisely for this reason that dating apps are increasingly at the forefront in terms of security. In recent years, for example, Tinder introduced numerous measures such as profile verification via video selfies, alerts to promote transparency and improve user behavior, features such as video chats, the Incognito and the options Block contact And Block profileand even the launch of a machine learning system that acts in real time identifying potential violations and protecting members by promoting authenticity, respect and inclusion on the app.

Among the most recent innovations is the function Share My Date designed to allow users to share your appointment details with friends and loved ones although it would not be new since, according to the data shared by the platform team, more than half of singles under 30 are already used to informing the circle of the most important people with the details of their dates and 1 user in 5 would share this information even with your own mother: «At Tinder we are committed to releasing new features that aim to create a fun, safe and respectful experience for everyone. Sharing your plans with friends and family is a long-standing ritual for many. Share My Date simplifies information sharingso that singles can go straight to the fun part, from choosing what to wear to preparing conversation topics” he declared Melissa HobleyCMO of Tinder.

Whether it’s a coffee at the bar or a romantic dinner, this feature is ideal for anyone who wants to meet new people with greater serenity by informing trusted contacts about the next meeting: in fact, through a link it is possible to send the details of the appointment including place, date, time and a photo of the daterright from the app. And if there’s a last-minute change of plans, no problem because the shared details can be changed at any time to keep trusted contacts in the loop.

Finally, for a positive dating it is good to keep in mind the advice of Paul BrunsonTinder Global Relationships Insight Expert: be yourself and show yourself with transparency, base the match on communication and mutual respect but most of all, trust your instincts since none green flag will ever be able to overcome it.